BASIC BOILED SHRIMP

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Make and share this Basic Boiled Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 bay leaves
20 peppercorns
12 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
8 cups water
1 large lemon, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined

Steps:

In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).
Secure the packet with a piece of string.
Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a dutch oven.
Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add shrimp and return to a boil.
Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain thoroughly and chill.
Serve with cocktail sauce.

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